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47th Annual Meeting and Exposition
December 10-13, 2005
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, Georgia
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Atlanta Information
MEETING LOCATION
ASH’s registration, annual meeting sessions, and exhibits will be held in the Georgia World Congress Center, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta.
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between participating hotels and the convention center. Shuttle buses will run approximately every 10-20 minutes starting at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 8, and continuing each morning beginning at 6:00 a.m. (except Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 5:45 a.m.) through Tuesday, December 13, at 2:30 p.m. Each evening, shuttle buses will run until 9:30 p.m. Look for shuttle bus schedules in your hotel lobby.
WEATHER
Atlanta has mild winters and snowfall is rare. However, in December temperatures in range from the mid-30s to mid-50s, so be sure to bring a jacket.
ATTRACTIONS
Atlanta is a jewel of the South – a glittering cosmopolitan city, which still retains an easygoing charm and warm Southern hospitality. Below are just a few highlights of Atlanta, a city rich with exciting attractions. For more information about the city, please visit the Web site of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau. Also, please note that ASH will not be providing tours for meeting attendees and guests.
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Explore this half-mile park to learn about the illustrious civil rights leader in depth. Sites include the house where Dr. King was born, the church where he preached, and the memorial site where he is buried.
- World of Coca-Cola
Enjoy a tour of this modern, neon-lit museum to learn all you need to know about the world-famous beverage.
- CNN Center
Don't miss this opportunity for an inside look at this prestigious 24-hour world news network.
- Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
The museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and private life of the nation's 39th President. You'll view a diverse collection of memorabilia and exhibits, including a full-scale replica of the 1976 Oval Office.
- High Museum of Art
One of the leading fine art institutions of the Southeast, the museum contains an impressive collection of over 11,000 pieces, featuring American, European, and African art.
- Zoo Atlanta
This extraordinary zoo includes two giant pandas from China, a variety of African animals on a replica of a Kenyan plain, and a popular gorilla habitat.
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